What is meant by Structural Engineering or Structural Consulting?
Structural Engineering or Structural Consulting is the process of analyzing a structure’s behavior and response to the different types of loading (gravity, wind, seismic) and then designing in terms of affordable costs and stability. In other words Structural Consulting is a framework of basic structural analysis on designing those structures to stand against the natural calamities, stresses and pressures based on their environment. Civil Structural Engineer inputs will help the buildings & bridges stand strong & don’t fall down and collapse. It also ensures public safety.
Structural Engineer Work
Structural Engineers are trained professionals responsible for making sure that the structures like bridges and tall buildings are safe, stable and don’t collapse under heavy loads. They have the technical knowledge to identify different types of construction materials in various shapes, geometries and design structures that can stand against the pressures such as gravity loads and natural calamities. The structural design process of a building can be of 3 stages: load calculation, structural analysis and structural designs.
Depending on the function of the building standards, building codes can be used to estimate the weight of the building, and snow, wind and earthquake loads on the structures. When the loads acting on the structure are noted, then it is analyzed deeply to calculate the effect of all these loads on the each elements of the structure. Software can be used by structural engineers to analyze different kinds of structures for better view and results. It can be used to design the main structural elements including the roof framing (beams, rafters, joists, trusses), floor framing, arches, columns, walls, foundations and other parts of the building.
Structural Engineers Role In Building Designs:
Structural Engineers are appointed in a project if the owner, manager or constructors decide on changing the building plan or building structure design or adding more floors to a building. Without consulting a professional structural engineer, additional floors to the building may result in serious damage or extensive collapse of the building. Structural Engineers are also appointed if there is damage to a structure due to fire accidents, corrosion & natural calamities which cause threat to the public’s safety. Building construction consumes natural resources like water and energy. Thus, a sustainable environment is not achievable without contribution of the building & construction sector, especially structural engineering.
Skills Required To Become A Structural Engineer:
Every Structural Engineer will require the following skills to become a professional & master in structural engineering. The skills include good analytical skills, detailed orientation, creative thoughts, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, knowledge of CAD software applications like (ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro, PROKON, RAVIT, ROBOT) excellent computer skills, knowledge of construction management, familiarity with building codes, solution to complex building structures & up-to-date technical skills.
How AMMAN-TRY will help in Structural Engineering for you?
AMMAN-TRY’s free structural consulting program provides you with a creative & safe economical solution that fulfils your concept and architectural intention. We hold the professional & qualified structural engineers to consult on the construction of new buildings or to existing properties or other structures. Our team of experts will put forth high quality, attentive, responsive and proactive services to our clients. Our structural consulting will help to solve problems associated with the structures of your building. AMMAN-TRY provides structural opinion (preliminary) for your home at free of cost. To avail the benefit you can fill out the form at “Free Opinion“ by providing the basic details of the construction, you will be contacted by the structural consulting team as early as possible.